Includes bibliographical references (pages 373-431) and index.
pt. 1. Understanding and using student development theory. Definitions and historical roots of student development ; Using student development theory -- pt. 2. Foundational theories. Psychosocial identity development ; Chickering's theory of identity development ; Perry's theory of intellectual and ethical development ; Moral development theory ; Later cognitive structural theories ; Kolb's theory of experiential learning -- pt. 3. Integrative theories. Ecological approaches to college student development ; Development of self-authorship ; Development of faith and spirituality ; Schlossberg's transition theory -- pt. 4. Social identity development. Social identity: concepts and overview ; Racial identity development ; Ethnic identity and acculturation ; Multiracial identity development ; Sexual identity development ; Gender and gender identity development -- pt. 5. Concluding reflections. Using theories in combination ; Final thoughts and future directions.
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"The second edition of Student Development in College offers higher education professionals a clear understanding of the developmental challenges facing today's college students. Thoroughly revised and updated, this edition includes new integrative theories of student development, expanded coverage of social identity theories, a targeted focus on higher education-related research, a current review of student development research and application, and reconceptualization of typology theories as a way to understand individual differences."--Jacket.
College student development programs-- United States.